Soundtoys Space Blender Review: Next-Level Reverb for Transitions and FX

Want to make your transitions pop, your snares float, or your beats breathe with extra depth—without getting lost in technical reverb settings?

Then this new plugin from Soundtoys might give you the ear candy you’ve been waiting for.

It’s called SpaceBlender, and it’s not your average reverb plugin. It’s a sound design weapon, and right now (until May 22, 2025), it’s completely free. Click or tap here to check it out. 

Let’s break down what it does, how it compares to similar plugins like Valhalla Supermassive, and why it could become your new favorite tool for transitions, FX, and creative mixing.

And if you're a Logic Pro user, make sure to grab my 6 free mixing templates—more on that below.

What Is Soundtoys Space Blender?

Space Blender is a reverb-based sound design plugin with deep modulation and texture-shaping capabilities. Unlike traditional reverbs used to emulate real spaces or glue sounds together, Space Blender is more about creating movement, atmosphere, and FX tails that elevate your production.

Think of it like Valhalla Supermassive’s cousin—but with more control and richer tonal options.

And yes, it comes from the same company that gave us classics like Little Plate and SuperPlate—but this one leans more toward creative exploration than clean mixing.

Key Features at a Glance

🌀 Time Control (100ms to 60,000ms)

From tight reflections to one full minute of reverb decay, this lets you build anything from subtle swells to infinite pads. It can also be synced to the beats, so a snare can be dragged perfectly over to the next drum hit. It's shines on gated reverbs - it even has a preset called 1985 (LOL).

🎨 Color Knob

Dial in the tone—from dark and dusty to bright and shiny. Perfect for fitting your reverb in the mix or making it stand out.

🌫 Texture Knob

Grainy and glitchy at one end. Smooth and lush at the other. Think of this as your “cohesion vs. chaos” slider.

🌊 Modulation Control

Subtle shifts in the texture of the sound - from sterile to organic. A great smoother-outer. 

🧊 Freeze Button

Capture and hold a moment of the reverb—ideal for making risers, transitions, and ambient drones from any sound.

🎯 Focal Point Visualizer

This little purple dot is where Space Blender really shines. Place it at the start, middle, or end of the waveform to determine where in the signal the reverb effect hits. This is something you don’t get in Supermassive.

How It Compares to Valhalla Supermassive

Valhalla Supermassive is one of the best free plugins out there—but it’s also a one-size-fits-all tool.

SpaceBlender gives you way more control over how, where, and when the reverb behaves.

If Supermassive is a paint roller, SpaceBlender is a detail brush with custom bristles. You can shape texture, time, and placement in much finer detail—and that makes it a powerful tool for producers and mixers who want something unique.

On the other hand, Supermassive has some insane presets - and it's perpetually free, so there's really no reason not having that in your folder. Here's the link to Supermassive.

Real-World Use Case: FX and Transitions

This plugin shines when used for creative sound design, not just blending sounds.

Here’s a quick workflow you can try:

1. Add Space Blender to a snare, vocal chop, or percussion hit

2. Tweak the Time, Texture, and Color knobs to taste

3. Set your mix to 100% wet

4. Bounce it in place (make sure to include the tail)

5. Now you’ve got a unique transitional effect you can drag into your session, automate, or reverse

This technique alone can turn flat sections into movement, help transitions breathe, and create that “pro sound” without cluttering your mix.

Another tips is to experiment with automation. Automate the time and/ or the wet/dry knob. And if you really want something cool, try automating the purple dot in the Visualizer window, 

Bonus Tip: Use My Free Logic Pro Templates

If you’re a Logic user like me, I highly recommend using my free mixing templates to get started faster.

They’re built for urban music and beat-driven production, with proper routing, bussing, and plugin chains already dialed in.

➡️ Download your 6 free Logic Pro templates here

Is It Worth Downloading?

If you're reading this before May 22nd, the answer is a no-brainer: yes. Get it while it’s free.

If you’re reading after that date, ask yourself:

• Do I want deeper reverb control than what free plugins offer?

• Do I regularly design FX tails, risers, and ambiences?

• Do I value tools that inspire creativity rather than slow it down?

If the answer is yes to any of those, Spaceblender is a solid buy—either standalone or as part of the Soundtoys bundle. Soundtoys offer a 30-day free trial to the complete suite. 

Final Thoughts: A Unique Tool in Your Creative Arsenal

Reverb doesn’t have to be boring.

With plugins like Space Blender, it becomes a playground for sound design, mood crafting, and mix-enhancing FX.

Sure, you could stick with Supermassive—and it's great—but if you're looking to level up your transitions, FX tails, or ambient textures, this plugin offers something genuinely unique.

And hey—while you're experimenting, why not grab my free Logic Pro mixing templates and see how they speed up your workflow?

Have you tried Space Blender yet? What’s your favorite trick with it? Drop a comment below or share your go-to reverb (s).